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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 6h
Suicide attempts and deaths are not inevitable. I’m continuing to call on the Navy to rectify the issues driving mental health crises at sea and ensure every service member can get the care they need. My thoughts are with the loved ones of Seaman Jaimie Bethea.
npr.org
A young sailor died by suicide. Her family blames health care gaps and long deployment
Jaimie Bethea, a 21-year-old mass communication specialist, had been deployed on the USS Fort Lauderdale for more than 11 months. She died by suicide in June.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 7h
Donald Trump’s plan on AI is to let these companies “self-police.” That’s a recipe for disaster. We need Congress to act immediately to regulate AI and put real guardrails in place to ensure AI systems are transparent and safe, and that the companies behind them are accountable.
apnews.com
Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development
The accord was signed by Trump, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, OpenAI President Greg Brockman, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and Elon Musk, founder of xAI, ...
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 8h
The USS Theodore Roosevelt is on its way from San Diego to the Middle East. President Trump's reckless war is forcing extended deployments, and I’m deeply concerned that we haven’t fully addressed the lessons learned from the USS Lincoln to prevent a similar crisis on this ship.
sandiegouniontribune.com
San Diego aircraft carrier deploys to Middle East uncertain how long its mission will last
The Navy says flattops like USS Theodore Roosevelt can expect lengthier trips due to a shortage of warships.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 28/09/2026
Yesterday, I joined a bipartisan Congressional delegation to conduct in-person oversight of the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is currently en route to its home port of San Diego. I spoke directly with sailors, Marines, and leadership aboard the ship. Here’s what I learned. 🧵
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 28/09/2026
Just a reminder that Republicans in Congress cynically set up the Big Ugly Bill so that the worst of their health care cuts and premium increases will kick in next year, AFTER the November midterm elections.
nytimes.com
Trump’s Signature Tax Bill Is Starting to Bite Before the Election
The tax cuts in President Trump’s signature achievement were the Republicans’ answer to voters’ economic struggles, but its health care and food assistance cuts are taking a toll.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 26/09/2026
Jake Katz founded CareCrewSD as a junior in high school (at my alma mater, Torrey Pines!) to help unhoused and underserved youth in San Diego. He’s done so much to mobilize other students to get involved in our community and I’m proud to honor him as a CA-51 Outstanding Youth!
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 26/09/2026
At least 3 people have died in ICE custody at Winn Correctional Center in Louisiana since April – including Carlos Josue Marchena Marchena, who had Type 1 diabetes and was reportedly not receiving adequate insulin, food, or water. We need to end mass immigration detention.
nbcnews.com
Costa Rican man complained of lack of care for diabetes before he died in ICE custody, family says
Carlos Josué Marchena Marchena’s condition worsened after he arrived at Winn Correctional Center in Louisiana, and he died less than a week later, his family said.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 25/09/2026
It was great to join the annual I Love a Clean San Diego Coastal Cleanup Day at Rancho Mission Canyon. I love to see our community working together to make the local environment cleaner!
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 25/09/2026
Trump is kicking 760,000 people off their Affordable Care Act health insurance by alleging fraud – with no specific evidence. This Administration has already kicked millions of Americans off their health care, and they’re continuing that horrible track record.
washingtonpost.com
Trump officials cut 760,000 enrollees from ACA, claiming fraud
Vice President JD Vance’s anti-fraud task force concluded that the people were wrongly signed up for the government health care program.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 24/09/2026
I had so much fun attending the Adams Avenue Street Fair over the weekend! It was great to see so many folks out enjoying the live music, rides, and local vendors.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 24/09/2026
Our service members know that deployments are tough – but we should never treat suicide attempts as routine or inevitable. The Navy needs to immediately rectify the issues leading to these mental health crises and ensure our service members get the care they need.
cnn.com
Eight sailors assigned to US carrier group that fought in Iran war attempted suicide, Navy secretary tells Congress | CNN Politics
Eight US Navy personnel assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a period that included when the ships undertook combat operations against Iran and the carrier...
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 24/09/2026
This is outrageous – and it isn’t an isolated incident. Under Trump, many U.S. citizens and legal residents have been wrongfully swept up, detained, and even physically hurt by ICE agents. ICE is making our communities less safe and violating our rights.
cnn.com
ICE agents mistakenly detained US citizen in Chicago suburb, officials say | CNN
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents mistakenly detained a US citizen in a Chicago suburb Sunday morning, leaving him on the ground with various injuries, according to local authorities.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 24/09/2026
AI safety and diplomacy must be at the top of the agenda when President Trump meets with China’s President Xi Jinping. This no-holds-barred race with China over AI is leaving both our countries and the world more vulnerable. We need consistent, bilateral dialogue.
bbc.com
White House rolling out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit
Trump and Xi are expected to discuss a range of issues from trade to AI during the latter's multi-day visit to Washington.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 23/09/2026
ICE is dangerous and out of control. These agents think they’re above the law, and President Trump and Republicans in Congress have given them a blank check and blind support. Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez deserves justice – and he needs to be released for medical care.
nbcnews.com
ICE officer who shot man in Austin was issued a body camera but wasn’t wearing it
Officials said it was not clear why he was not wearing it. Meanwhile, another officer’s body camera only captured partial footage of the shooting.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 23/09/2026
Yep. This is dictator shit.
npr.org
White House launches 'Trump TV' after ban on major news outlets
Days after President Trump barred reporters from three major news outlets from the White House, the administration has launched a 24/7 YouTube channel promising to put its "biggest moments all in one ...
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 22/09/2026
Tierra Walker was denied an abortion even after multiple hospitalizations due to an extremely high-risk pregnancy because she lived in Texas, which bans abortion. Her son found her dead on his 15th birthday. Abortion bans are killing women. This needs to end.
19thnews.org
Tierra Walker died after she couldn’t get an abortion. Her family is suing Ken Paxton.
The case argues that Texas’ near-total abortion ban violates the state and U.S. constitutions. It is the first lawsuit over a death linked to an abortion ban.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 21/09/2026
As I spend Yom Kippur with my family, wishing everyone observing in San Diego and across the country an easy and meaningful fast. G'mar Chatima Tovah.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 20/09/2026
It was so great to visit these students at Bancroft Elementary School in Spring Valley! I got to make friends with the TK and Kindergarteners and hosted a mini town hall with the 5th graders, who asked so many smart questions about our government.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 20/09/2026
I visited the new San Diego Family Justice Center, also called Your Safe Place, which provides comprehensive support services to survivors of domestic violence, abuse, and gun violence – including help filing restraining orders to remove firearms from dangerous abusers.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 19/09/2026
Holding human beings in phone booth-sized cages is indefensible. This is torture. When Democrats are back in the majority in Congress, we need to end ICE’s inhumane, cruel treatment of immigrants.
nbcnews.com
DHS watchdog finds immigrants were held at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in outdoor cages the size of phone booths
The cages, called “calming areas,” were used for detainees to “reflect on their behavior choices, manage their emotions, reduce stress and practice self-directed behavior,” according to the inspector ...
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 18/09/2026
We have a duty to recognize and honor every U.S. service member that dies while serving our country. No sacrifice should ever be kept quiet or covered up. We need immediate clarity on these casualty numbers.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 18/09/2026
No matter what lies Trump tells, we aren’t winning his war in Iran. This isn’t making Americans or the world safer; it’s doing the opposite. President Trump: bring our service members home and end the war.
nytimes.com
Pentagon Inspector General Details U.S. Losses and Challenges in Iran War
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 18/09/2026
Whether or not to regulate AI should NOT be up for debate. “Winning” the AI race with China doesn’t just mean achieving AGI first – that doesn’t matter if no one trusts these AI systems enough to adopt them or if they hurt people who use them. (1/2) abcnews.com/Technology/w...
abcnews.com
Trump calls AI risks a 'hoax,' says there is a 'SICK conspiracy' against AI and data centers
President Donald Trump says he is a sufficient guardrail against rogue artificial intelligence, claiming that any efforts to limit the technology are part of a “SICK conspiracy.”
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 17/09/2026
September is National Hunger Awareness Month. Too many of our neighbors are facing food insecurity, especially after Trump and Republicans in Congress cut food assistance programs. I’m proud to support partners like the San Diego Food Bank to help feed our community.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 17/09/2026
I have been calling for my colleagues in Congress to regulate AI for years and have introduced several bills to protect Americans’ rights and safety. We need to act to ensure AI systems are safe, transparent, and accountable. Trump and Republicans need to get on board.
apnews.com
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 17/09/2026
Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran is driving up inflation in a BIG way – and will continue to do so at least through the next year. Americans are paying the price for Trump’s bad judgement.
nbcnews.com
Iran war driving up inflation for Americans, CBO report says
The Congressional Budget Office estimates inflation will continue to rise in the first quarter of next year.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 16/09/2026
Schools should always be a safe place for learning. No family should have to fear ICE while dropping their kids off and no student should be afraid to go to class. The recent arrests near campuses in San Diego are cruel, unnecessary, and traumatic for our community.
10news.com
ICE arrests parents of 2 young children near John Marshall Elementary School in Chollas Creek
San Diego Unified School District confirmed the two people detained are the parents of a 2-year-old and 5-year-old who attend John Marshall Elementary School
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 16/09/2026
Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans are cowards. Secretary Pete Hegseth should be impeached for his role in waging the reckless, deadly, and illegal war in Iran and Congress should be here to do our jobs.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 15/09/2026
Good news! The Supreme Court just ruled against Trump and blocked his attempt to use USPS to restrict mail-in voting. Mail-in ballots will be counted. Remember this: YOUR vote matters! If it didn't, Donald Trump wouldn't be trying to supress it.
apnews.com
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 14/09/2026
In states with abortion bans, people with ectopic pregnancies are often being denied or forced to delay care – and they’re dying because of it. If Republicans actually cared about preserving life, they would legalize abortion, ensure it’s safe and accessible, and fund reproductive health care.
propublica.org
Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans.
With prompt and appropriate medical care, experts say, people shouldn’t die from an ectopic pregnancy. Women in Texas and Oklahoma have sued over delays in care, which, coupled with our new analysis, ...
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 14/09/2026
If you’re wondering why Trump is focused on everything but ending the Iran war as quickly as possible… this might be why. While you pay more at the pump, Donald Trump is getting rich off oil stocks.
cnbc.com
Trump's oil investments have gained millions during Iran war as his accounts keep trading
Donald Trump retained major oil and gas investments as the Iran war has moved energy markets. CNBC analyzed his holdings, trades and estimated gains.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 13/09/2026
Oil and gas prices are surging. Donald Trump admitted gas prices will probably stay up through the midterms – aka, until November. Americans can’t afford this. Every day, we are paying the cost of Trump’s bad decision to go to war with Iran.
nbcnews.com
Oil surges past $101 to highest closing since May as Middle East conflict intensifies
Gas prices rose to $4.22 on Wednesday for unleaded, the highest level since June 5. Diesel set a new all-time record, at $5.94 per gallon.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 13/09/2026
Our country offered refuge for people fleeing violence and natural disasters in El Salvador. Now, for no reason other than bigotry and hatred for immigrants, the Trump Administration is suddenly revoking their legal status.
washingtonpost.com
Protected status expires for Salvadorans shielded from deportation for decades
Immigrants from El Salvador were the first group granted temporary protected status. The Trump administration has been canceling it for scores of immigrants fleeing war and disaster.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 12/09/2026
The Trump Administration is invading our service members’ privacy by digging through medical records to kick out closeted trans troops. This has nothing to do with their record of service, qualifications, or performance on the job. It’s pure discrimination.
advocate.com
Pentagon digs through troops’ confidential medical records to hunt for transgender service members
Advocates describe a military-wide “witch hunt” that is exposing closeted troops and ending the careers of qualified service members.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 12/09/2026
Trump’s war with Iran is dangerous for our service members and civilians in the region. We need to end this war now to save lives.
militarytimes.com
Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll
The recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 12/09/2026
Shana Tova to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah in San Diego and around the country! Wishing you peace, joy, and sweetness as we start the new year.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 12/09/2026
I was grateful to see so many people come together in El Cajon today to honor the lives lost on 9/11. In the wake of that horrific day, I still remember how Americans responded with selflessness, bravery, compassion, and solidarity. In the darkest times, community is the answer.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 11/09/2026
Last weekend, I joined the San Diego Fire Department's annual 9/11 memorial stair climb to honor the more than 400 emergency responders who sacrificed their lives that day to save others. Our firefighters are heroes.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 11/09/2026
Today, I joined USD's annual 9/11 remembrance event with interfaith community members, first responders, and USD students, faculty, and staff to honor the victims of the attacks. May the next 25 years give us all more reasons to gather in hope and solidarity than in grief.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 11/09/2026
25 years later, and I still remember where I was on September 11, 2001. That day changed all of us. Today, we remember the people we lost on 9/11, the first responders who ran into danger, and all the service members who volunteered to put their lives on the line for us. 🕊️
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 10/09/2026
We don’t have time to wait. The massive threats posed by AI are here and now, and Congress needs to act.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 09/09/2026
An extreme heat wave warning has been issued until 8pm today in San Diego – please stay safe! If you’re looking for a place to cool down, here’s a list of libraries and rec centers that are available: www.sandiego.gov/PlacesToCool...
sandiego.gov
Places to Cool Down | City of San Diego Official Website
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 08/09/2026
Since taking office, Donald Trump has exploited the presidency in every way he can. Crypto schemes. Bribes. Insider trading. When Democrats take back power, we must do everything we can to end corruption – including holding President Trump accountable.
washingtonpost.com
Poll shows nearly 90% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread
Americans have the highest level of distrust in their government in two decades, voicing bipartisan frustration with the country’s institutions and the people who run them.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 07/09/2026
I joined the East County Chamber of Commerce for their annual Dine and Dialogue to meet with local business leaders and share what I’m doing in Congress to lower costs, support small businesses, and deliver for our community!
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! America’s unions have always led the charge to take back power from corporations and return it to working people. Today, let’s recommit to the fight for fair pay, better working conditions, and the right to organize so every worker can thrive.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 06/09/2026
I’m so proud to have secured $825,000 to support Greater Than Tech, an amazing non-profit in East County, San Diego that trains young people – especially girls and people of color – to pursue careers in STEM and entrepreneurship.
sarajacobs.house.gov
Rep. Sara Jacobs Brings Home $825,000 for East County STEM and Entrepreneurship Non-Profit | U.S. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Of California's 51st District
The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congresswoman Sara Jacobs
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 05/09/2026
It was great to meet with PATH, which provides critical support services for our unhoused neighbors in San Diego and develops housing that’s affordable across California. In Congress, I’m fighting hard for more federal funding to support work like theirs.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 05/09/2026
We’re over 6 months into Donald Trump’s war with Iran and people can’t afford groceries but glad to see he is fixing up the bowling alley.
politico.com
White House bowling alley gets a $250K glow-up
The General Services Administration is awarding contracts to install fresh lighting in the bowling alley – a decade after the agency yanked a contract to renovate the alley under President Barack Obam...
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 04/09/2026
Grossmont Child Care Center is one of many great child care and early education facilities in our community that are funded by Head Start. Trump has continuously attacked Head Start, even threatening to zero it out, but I won’t stop fighting to protect this program. These kids deserve it.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 04/09/2026
As Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth has undermined our readiness, politicized our military, and forced out trusted and effective leaders – all in service of his extreme political agenda. He should resign.
cnn.com
Hegseth’s culture war fixation disrupting Army progress, sources say | CNN Politics
In the aftermath of the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, multiple sources told CNN they believe Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is damaging the Army’s efforts to adapt to the modern battlefi...
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